diff --git a/iosApp/HoneyDueTests/DataManagerExtendedTests.swift b/iosApp/HoneyDueTests/DataManagerExtendedTests.swift
index 6c28565..2f49404 100644
--- a/iosApp/HoneyDueTests/DataManagerExtendedTests.swift
+++ b/iosApp/HoneyDueTests/DataManagerExtendedTests.swift
@@ -42,7 +42,9 @@ extension DataLayerTests {
                 iconAndroid: "",
                 tags: tags,
                 displayOrder: 0,
-                isActive: true
+                isActive: true,
+                regionId: nil,
+                regionName: nil
             )
         }
 
diff --git a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/AuthenticatedUITestCase.swift b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/AuthenticatedUITestCase.swift
index fce5b67..bf5aaaa 100644
--- a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/AuthenticatedUITestCase.swift
+++ b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/AuthenticatedUITestCase.swift
@@ -15,8 +15,6 @@ class AuthenticatedUITestCase: BaseUITestCase {
         ("admin", "test1234")
     }
 
-    override var includeResetStateLaunchArgument: Bool { false }
-
     // MARK: - API Session
 
     private(set) var session: TestSession!
@@ -24,11 +22,21 @@ class AuthenticatedUITestCase: BaseUITestCase {
 
     // MARK: - Lifecycle
 
+    override class func setUp() {
+        super.setUp()
+        guard TestAccountAPIClient.isBackendReachable() else { return }
+        // Ensure both known test accounts exist (covers all subclass credential overrides)
+        if TestAccountAPIClient.login(username: "testuser", password: "TestPass123!") == nil {
+            _ = TestAccountAPIClient.createVerifiedAccount(username: "testuser", email: "testuser@honeydue.com", password: "TestPass123!")
+        }
+        if TestAccountAPIClient.login(username: "admin", password: "test1234") == nil {
+            _ = TestAccountAPIClient.createVerifiedAccount(username: "admin", email: "admin@honeydue.com", password: "test1234")
+        }
+    }
+
     override func setUpWithError() throws {
-        if needsAPISession {
-            guard TestAccountAPIClient.isBackendReachable() else {
-                throw XCTSkip("Backend not reachable at \(TestAccountAPIClient.baseURL)")
-            }
+        guard TestAccountAPIClient.isBackendReachable() else {
+            throw XCTSkip("Backend not reachable at \(TestAccountAPIClient.baseURL)")
         }
 
         try super.setUpWithError()
diff --git a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/BaseUITestCase.swift b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/BaseUITestCase.swift
index f8d7f24..b414387 100644
--- a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/BaseUITestCase.swift
+++ b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/BaseUITestCase.swift
@@ -191,19 +191,35 @@ extension XCUIElement {
         // SecureTextFields may trigger iOS strong password suggestion dialog
         // which blocks the regular keyboard. Handle them with a dedicated path.
         if elementType == .secureTextField {
+            // Dismiss any open keyboard first — iOS 26 fails to transfer focus
+            // from a TextField to a SecureTextField if the keyboard is already up.
+            if app.keyboards.firstMatch.exists {
+                let navBar = app.navigationBars.firstMatch
+                if navBar.exists {
+                    navBar.tap()
+                }
+                _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForNonExistence(timeout: 2)
+            }
+
             tap()
             // Dismiss "Choose My Own Password" or "Not Now" if iOS suggests a strong password
             let chooseOwn = app.buttons["Choose My Own Password"]
-            if chooseOwn.waitForExistence(timeout: 1) {
+            if chooseOwn.waitForExistence(timeout: 0.5) {
                 chooseOwn.tap()
             } else {
                 let notNow = app.buttons["Not Now"]
                 if notNow.exists && notNow.isHittable { notNow.tap() }
             }
-            if app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) {
+            // Wait for keyboard after tapping SecureTextField
+            if !app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 5) {
+                // Retry tap — first tap may not have acquired focus
+                tap()
+                _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 3)
+            }
+            if app.keyboards.firstMatch.exists {
                 typeText(text)
             } else {
-                app.typeText(text)
+                XCTFail("Keyboard did not appear after tapping SecureTextField: \(self)", file: file, line: line)
             }
             return
         }
diff --git a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/ScreenObjects.swift b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/ScreenObjects.swift
index a74eded..65d7a65 100644
--- a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/ScreenObjects.swift
+++ b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Framework/ScreenObjects.swift
@@ -257,8 +257,6 @@ struct RegisterScreenObject {
 
     private var usernameField: XCUIElement { app.textFields[UITestID.Auth.registerUsernameField] }
     private var emailField: XCUIElement { app.textFields[UITestID.Auth.registerEmailField] }
-    private var passwordField: XCUIElement { app.secureTextFields[UITestID.Auth.registerPasswordField] }
-    private var confirmPasswordField: XCUIElement { app.secureTextFields[UITestID.Auth.registerConfirmPasswordField] }
     private var registerButton: XCUIElement { app.buttons[UITestID.Auth.registerButton] }
     private var cancelButton: XCUIElement { app.buttons[UITestID.Auth.registerCancelButton] }
 
@@ -268,30 +266,32 @@ struct RegisterScreenObject {
     }
 
     func fill(username: String, email: String, password: String) {
-        func advanceToNextField() {
-            let keys = ["Next", "Return", "return", "Done", "done"]
-            for key in keys {
-                let button = app.keyboards.buttons[key]
-                if button.waitForExistence(timeout: 1) && button.isHittable {
-                    button.tap()
-                    return
-                }
+        // iOS 26 bug: SecureTextField won't gain keyboard focus when tapped directly.
+        // Workaround: toggle password visibility first to convert SecureField → TextField,
+        // then use focusAndType() on all regular TextFields.
+        usernameField.waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: 10)
+
+        // Scroll down to reveal the password toggle buttons (they're below the fold)
+        let scrollView = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
+        if scrollView.exists { scrollView.swipeUp() }
+
+        // Toggle both password visibility buttons (converts SecureField → TextField)
+        let toggleButtons = app.buttons.matching(NSPredicate(format: "label == 'Toggle password visibility'"))
+        for i in 0..<toggleButtons.count {
+            let toggle = toggleButtons.element(boundBy: i)
+            if toggle.exists && toggle.isHittable {
+                toggle.tap()
             }
         }
 
-        usernameField.waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: 10)
+        // After toggling, password fields are regular TextFields.
+        // Don't swipeDown — it dismisses the sheet. focusAndType() auto-scrolls via tap().
+        let passwordField = app.textFields[UITestID.Auth.registerPasswordField]
+        let confirmPasswordField = app.textFields[UITestID.Auth.registerConfirmPasswordField]
+
         usernameField.focusAndType(username, app: app)
-        advanceToNextField()
-
-        emailField.waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: 10)
         emailField.focusAndType(email, app: app)
-        advanceToNextField()
-
-        passwordField.waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: 10)
         passwordField.focusAndType(password, app: app)
-        advanceToNextField()
-
-        confirmPasswordField.waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: 10)
         confirmPasswordField.focusAndType(password, app: app)
     }
 
diff --git a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite1_RegistrationTests.swift b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite1_RegistrationTests.swift
index 47c9209..cfa5fe8 100644
--- a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite1_RegistrationTests.swift
+++ b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite1_RegistrationTests.swift
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ import XCTest
 /// Tests verify both positive AND negative conditions to ensure robust validation
 final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
     override var completeOnboarding: Bool { true }
-    override var includeResetStateLaunchArgument: Bool { false }
     override var relaunchBetweenTests: Bool { true }
 
 
@@ -154,8 +153,26 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
         return app.buttons.containing(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS[c] 'Verify'")).firstMatch
     }
 
-    /// Dismiss keyboard safely — use the Done button if available, or tap
-    /// a non-interactive area. Avoid nav bar (has Cancel button) and Return key (triggers onSubmit).
+    /// Submit the registration form after filling it. Uses keyboard "Go" button
+    /// or falls back to dismissing keyboard and tapping the register button.
+    private func submitRegistrationForm() {
+        let goButton = app.keyboards.buttons["Go"]
+        if goButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) && goButton.isHittable {
+            goButton.tap()
+            return
+        }
+        // Fallback: dismiss keyboard, then tap register button
+        dismissKeyboard()
+        let registerButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerButton]
+        registerButton.waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: 5)
+        if !registerButton.isHittable {
+            let scrollView = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
+            if scrollView.exists { registerButton.scrollIntoView(in: scrollView) }
+        }
+        registerButton.forceTap()
+    }
+
+    /// Dismiss keyboard safely by tapping a neutral area.
     private func dismissKeyboard() {
         guard app.keyboards.firstMatch.exists else { return }
         // Try toolbar Done button first
@@ -165,63 +182,44 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
             _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForNonExistence(timeout: 2)
             return
         }
-        // Tap the sheet title area (safe neutral zone in the registration form)
-        let title = app.staticTexts.containing(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS[c] 'Create' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'Register' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'Account'")).firstMatch
-        if title.exists && title.isHittable {
-            title.tap()
+        // Try navigation bar (works on most screens)
+        let navBar = app.navigationBars.firstMatch
+        if navBar.exists && navBar.isHittable {
+            navBar.tap()
             _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForNonExistence(timeout: 2)
             return
         }
-        // Last resort: tap the form area above the keyboard
-        let formArea = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
-        if formArea.exists {
-            let topCenter = formArea.coordinate(withNormalizedOffset: CGVector(dx: 0.5, dy: 0.1))
-            topCenter.tap()
-        }
+        // Fallback: tap top-center of the app
+        app.coordinate(withNormalizedOffset: CGVector(dx: 0.5, dy: 0.1)).tap()
         _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForNonExistence(timeout: 2)
     }
 
-    /// Fill registration form with given credentials
+    /// Fill registration form with given credentials.
+    /// Uses Return key (\n) to trigger SwiftUI's .onSubmit / @FocusState field
+    /// transitions. Direct field taps fail on iOS 26 when transitioning from
+    /// TextField to SecureTextField (keyboard never appears).
     private func fillRegistrationForm(username: String, email: String, password: String, confirmPassword: String) {
+        // iOS 26 bug: SecureTextField won't gain keyboard focus when tapped directly.
+        // Workaround: toggle password visibility first to convert SecureField → TextField.
+        let scrollView = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
+        if scrollView.exists { scrollView.swipeUp() }
+
+        let toggleButtons = app.buttons.matching(NSPredicate(format: "label == 'Toggle password visibility'"))
+        for i in 0..<toggleButtons.count {
+            let toggle = toggleButtons.element(boundBy: i)
+            if toggle.exists && toggle.isHittable { toggle.tap() }
+        }
+
+        // Don't swipeDown — it dismisses the sheet. focusAndType() auto-scrolls via tap().
         let usernameField = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerUsernameField]
         let emailField = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerEmailField]
-        let passwordField = app.secureTextFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerPasswordField]
-        let confirmPasswordField = app.secureTextFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerConfirmPasswordField]
-
-        // STRICT: All fields must exist and be hittable
-        XCTAssertTrue(usernameField.isHittable, "Username field must be hittable")
-        XCTAssertTrue(emailField.isHittable, "Email field must be hittable")
-        XCTAssertTrue(passwordField.isHittable, "Password field must be hittable")
-        XCTAssertTrue(confirmPasswordField.isHittable, "Confirm password field must be hittable")
+        let passwordField = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerPasswordField]
+        let confirmPasswordField = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerConfirmPasswordField]
 
         usernameField.focusAndType(username, app: app)
-
         emailField.focusAndType(email, app: app)
-
-        // SecureTextFields: tap, handle strong password suggestion, type directly
-        passwordField.tap()
-        let chooseOwn = app.buttons["Choose My Own Password"]
-        if chooseOwn.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) { chooseOwn.tap() }
-        let notNow = app.buttons["Not Now"]
-        if notNow.exists && notNow.isHittable { notNow.tap() }
-        _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 2)
-        app.typeText(password)
-
-        // Use Next keyboard button to advance to confirm password (avoids tap-interception)
-        let nextButton = app.keyboards.buttons["Next"]
-        let goButton = app.keyboards.buttons["Go"]
-        if nextButton.exists && nextButton.isHittable {
-            nextButton.tap()
-        } else if goButton.exists && goButton.isHittable {
-            // Don't tap Go — it would submit the form. Tap the field instead.
-            confirmPasswordField.tap()
-        } else {
-            confirmPasswordField.tap()
-        }
-        if chooseOwn.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) { chooseOwn.tap() }
-        if notNow.exists && notNow.isHittable { notNow.tap() }
-        _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 2)
-        app.typeText(confirmPassword)
+        passwordField.focusAndType(password, app: app)
+        confirmPasswordField.focusAndType(confirmPassword, app: app)
     }
 
     // MARK: - 1. UI/Element Tests (no backend, pure UI verification)
@@ -386,43 +384,19 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
         let username = testUsername
         let email = testEmail
 
-        // Use the proven RegisterScreenObject approach (navigates + fills via screen object)
-        let login = TestFlows.navigateToLoginFromOnboarding(app: app)
-        login.waitForLoad(timeout: defaultTimeout)
-        login.tapSignUp()
+        // Use the same proven flow as tests 09-12
+        navigateToRegistration()
+        fillRegistrationForm(
+            username: username,
+            email: email,
+            password: testPassword,
+            confirmPassword: testPassword
+        )
 
-        let register = RegisterScreenObject(app: app)
-        register.waitForLoad(timeout: navigationTimeout)
-        register.fill(username: username, email: email, password: testPassword)
+        submitRegistrationForm()
 
-        // Dismiss keyboard, then scroll to and tap the register button
-        let registerButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerButton]
-        registerButton.waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: defaultTimeout, message: "Register button should exist")
-        if !registerButton.isHittable {
-            let scrollView = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
-            if scrollView.exists { registerButton.scrollIntoView(in: scrollView) }
-        }
-        // Try keyboard Go button first (confirm password has .submitLabel(.go) + .onSubmit { register() })
-        let goButton = app.keyboards.buttons["Go"]
-        if goButton.exists && goButton.isHittable {
-            goButton.tap()
-        } else {
-            // Fallback: scroll to and tap the register button
-            if !registerButton.isHittable {
-                let scrollView = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
-                if scrollView.exists { registerButton.scrollIntoView(in: scrollView) }
-            }
-            registerButton.forceTap()
-        }
-
-        // Wait for form to dismiss (API call completes and navigates to verification)
-        let regUsernameField = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerUsernameField]
-        XCTAssertTrue(regUsernameField.waitForNonExistence(timeout: 15),
-            "Registration form must disappear. If this fails consistently, iOS Strong Password autofill " +
-            "may be interfering with SecureTextField input in the simulator.")
-
-        // STRICT: Verification screen must appear
-        XCTAssertTrue(waitForVerificationScreen(timeout: 10), "Verification screen must appear after registration")
+        // Wait for verification screen to appear (registration form may still exist underneath)
+        XCTAssertTrue(waitForVerificationScreen(timeout: 15), "Verification screen must appear after registration")
 
         // NEGATIVE CHECK: Tab bar should NOT be hittable while on verification
         let tabBar = app.tabBars.firstMatch
@@ -430,55 +404,43 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
             XCTAssertFalse(tabBar.isHittable, "Tab bar should NOT be interactive while verification is required")
         }
 
-        // Enter verification code
+        // Enter verification code — the verification screen auto-submits when 6 digits are typed.
+        // IMPORTANT: Do NOT use focusAndType() here — it taps the nav bar to dismiss the keyboard,
+        // which can accidentally hit the logout button in the toolbar.
         let codeField = verificationCodeField()
         XCTAssertTrue(codeField.waitForExistence(timeout: 5), "Verification code field must exist")
-        XCTAssertTrue(codeField.isHittable, "Verification code field must be tappable")
+        codeField.tap()
+        _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 3)
+        codeField.typeText(testVerificationCode)
 
-        codeField.focusAndType(testVerificationCode, app: app)
+        // Auto-submit: typing 6 digits triggers verifyEmail() and navigates to main app.
+        // Wait for the main app to appear (RootView sets ui.root.mainTabs when showing MainTabView).
+        let mainTabs = app.otherElements["ui.root.mainTabs"]
+        let mainAppAppeared = mainTabs.waitForExistence(timeout: 15)
 
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        let verifyButton = verificationButton()
-        XCTAssertTrue(verifyButton.exists && verifyButton.isHittable, "Verify button must be tappable")
-        verifyButton.tap()
+        if !mainAppAppeared {
+            // Diagnostic: capture what's on screen
+            let screenshot = XCTAttachment(screenshot: app.screenshot())
+            screenshot.name = "post-verification-no-main-tabs"
+            screenshot.lifetime = .keepAlways
+            add(screenshot)
 
-        // STRICT: Verification screen must DISAPPEAR
-        XCTAssertTrue(waitForElementToDisappear(codeField, timeout: 15), "Verification code field MUST disappear after successful verification")
+            // Check if we're stuck on verification screen or login
+            let stillOnVerify = codeField.exists
+            let onLogin = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.usernameField].exists
+            XCTFail("Main app did not appear after verification. StillOnVerify=\(stillOnVerify), OnLogin=\(onLogin)")
+            return
+        }
 
-        // STRICT: Must be on main app screen
-        let residencesTab = app.tabBars.buttons.containing(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS[c] 'Residences'")).firstMatch
-        XCTAssertTrue(residencesTab.waitForExistence(timeout: 15), "Tab bar must appear after verification")
-        XCTAssertTrue(waitForElementToBeHittable(residencesTab, timeout: 5), "Residences tab MUST be tappable after verification")
+        // STRICT: Tab bar must exist and be interactive
+        XCTAssertTrue(app.tabBars.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 5), "Tab bar must exist in main app")
 
         // NEGATIVE CHECK: Verification screen should be completely gone
         XCTAssertFalse(codeField.exists, "Verification code field must NOT exist after successful verification")
 
-        // Verify we can interact with the app (tap tab)
+        // Cleanup: Logout via profile tab → settings → logout
         dismissKeyboard()
-        residencesTab.tap()
-
-        // Cleanup: Logout via settings button on Residences tab
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        residencesTab.tap()
-
-        let settingsButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Navigation.settingsButton]
-        XCTAssertTrue(settingsButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 5) && settingsButton.isHittable, "Settings button must be tappable")
-        settingsButton.tap()
-
-        let logoutButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Profile.logoutButton].firstMatch
-        XCTAssertTrue(logoutButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 5) && logoutButton.isHittable, "Logout button must be tappable")
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        logoutButton.tap()
-
-        let alertLogout = app.alerts.buttons["Log Out"]
-        if alertLogout.waitForExistence(timeout: 3) {
-            dismissKeyboard()
-            alertLogout.tap()
-        }
-
-        // STRICT: Must return to login screen
-        let welcomeText = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.usernameField]
-        XCTAssertTrue(welcomeText.waitForExistence(timeout: 5), "Must return to login screen after logout")
+        ensureLoggedOut()
     }
 
     // MARK: - 4. Server-Side Validation Tests (NOW a user exists from test07)
@@ -517,7 +479,7 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
     func test09_registrationWithInvalidVerificationCode() {
         let username = testUsername
         let email = testEmail
-        
+
         navigateToRegistration()
         fillRegistrationForm(
             username: username,
@@ -525,26 +487,24 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
             password: testPassword,
             confirmPassword: testPassword
         )
-        
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerButton].tap()
+
+        submitRegistrationForm()
 
         // Wait for verification screen
         XCTAssertTrue(waitForVerificationScreen(timeout: 10), "Must navigate to verification screen")
-        
-        // Enter INVALID code
-        let codeField = verificationCodeField()
-        XCTAssertTrue(codeField.waitForExistence(timeout: 5) && codeField.isHittable)
-        codeField.focusAndType("000000", app: app)  // Wrong code
 
-        let verifyButton = verificationButton()
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        verifyButton.tap()
-        
-        // STRICT: Error message must appear
-        let errorPredicate = NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS[c] 'invalid' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'error' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'incorrect' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'wrong'")
+        // Enter INVALID code — auto-submits at 6 digits
+        // Don't use focusAndType() — it taps nav bar which can hit the logout button
+        let codeField = verificationCodeField()
+        XCTAssertTrue(codeField.waitForExistence(timeout: 5))
+        codeField.tap()
+        _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 3)
+        codeField.typeText("000000")  // Wrong code → auto-submit → API error
+
+        // STRICT: Error message must appear (auto-submit verifies with wrong code)
+        let errorPredicate = NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS[c] 'invalid' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'error' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'incorrect' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'wrong' OR label CONTAINS[c] 'expired'")
         let errorMessage = app.staticTexts.containing(errorPredicate).firstMatch
-        XCTAssertTrue(errorMessage.waitForExistence(timeout: 5), "Error message MUST appear for invalid verification code")
+        XCTAssertTrue(errorMessage.waitForExistence(timeout: 10), "Error message MUST appear for invalid verification code")
     }
 
     func test10_verificationCodeFieldValidation() {
@@ -559,26 +519,20 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
             confirmPassword: testPassword
         )
 
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerButton].tap()
+        submitRegistrationForm()
 
         XCTAssertTrue(waitForVerificationScreen(timeout: 10))
 
-        // Enter incomplete code (only 3 digits)
+        // Enter incomplete code (only 3 digits — won't trigger auto-submit)
+        // Don't use focusAndType() — it taps nav bar which can hit the logout button
         let codeField = verificationCodeField()
-        XCTAssertTrue(codeField.waitForExistence(timeout: 5) && codeField.isHittable)
-        codeField.focusAndType("123", app: app)  // Incomplete
+        XCTAssertTrue(codeField.waitForExistence(timeout: 5))
+        codeField.tap()
+        _ = app.keyboards.firstMatch.waitForExistence(timeout: 3)
+        codeField.typeText("123")  // Incomplete
 
-        let verifyButton = verificationButton()
-
-        // Button might be disabled with incomplete code
-        if verifyButton.isEnabled {
-            dismissKeyboard()
-            verifyButton.tap()
-        }
-
-        // STRICT: Must still be on verification screen
-        XCTAssertTrue(codeField.exists && codeField.isHittable, "Must remain on verification screen with incomplete code")
+        // STRICT: Must still be on verification screen (3 digits won't auto-submit)
+        XCTAssertTrue(codeField.exists, "Must remain on verification screen with incomplete code")
 
         // NEGATIVE CHECK: Should NOT have navigated to main app
         let residencesTab = app.tabBars.buttons.containing(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS[c] 'Residences'")).firstMatch
@@ -588,7 +542,7 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
     }
 
     func test11_appRelaunchWithUnverifiedUser() {
-        // This test verifies the fix for: user kills app on verification screen, relaunches, should see verification again
+        // This test verifies: user kills app on verification screen, relaunches, should see verification again
 
         let username = testUsername
         let email = testEmail
@@ -601,35 +555,37 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
             confirmPassword: testPassword
         )
 
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerButton].tap()
+        submitRegistrationForm()
 
         // Wait for verification screen
-        XCTAssertTrue(waitForVerificationScreen(timeout: 10), "Must reach verification screen")
+        XCTAssertTrue(waitForVerificationScreen(timeout: 20), "Must reach verification screen")
 
-        // Simulate app kill and relaunch (terminate and launch)
+        // Relaunch WITHOUT --reset-state so the unverified session persists.
+        // Keep --ui-testing and --disable-animations but remove --reset-state and --complete-onboarding.
         app.terminate()
+        app.launchArguments = ["--ui-testing", "--disable-animations"]
         app.launch()
 
+        // Wait for app to fully initialize
+        app.otherElements["ui.app.ready"].waitForExistenceOrFail(timeout: 15)
+
         // STRICT: After relaunch, unverified user MUST see verification screen, NOT main app
         let authCodeFieldAfterRelaunch = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.verificationCodeField]
         let onboardingCodeFieldAfterRelaunch = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Onboarding.verificationCodeField]
         let loginScreen = app.textFields[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.usernameField]
         let tabBar = app.tabBars.firstMatch
 
-        // Wait for app to settle
+        // Wait for one of the expected screens to appear
         _ = authCodeFieldAfterRelaunch.waitForExistence(timeout: 10)
-            || onboardingCodeFieldAfterRelaunch.waitForExistence(timeout: 10)
-            || loginScreen.waitForExistence(timeout: 10)
+            || onboardingCodeFieldAfterRelaunch.waitForExistence(timeout: 5)
+            || loginScreen.waitForExistence(timeout: 5)
 
-        // User should either be on verification screen OR login screen (if token expired)
-        // They should NEVER be on main app with unverified email
+        // User should NEVER be on main app with unverified email
         if tabBar.exists && tabBar.isHittable {
-            // If tab bar is accessible, that's a FAILURE - unverified user should not access main app
             XCTFail("CRITICAL: Unverified user should NOT have access to main app after relaunch. Tab bar is hittable!")
         }
 
-        // Acceptable states: verification screen OR login screen
+        // Acceptable states: verification screen OR login screen (if token expired)
         let onVerificationScreen =
             (authCodeFieldAfterRelaunch.exists && authCodeFieldAfterRelaunch.isHittable)
             || (onboardingCodeFieldAfterRelaunch.exists && onboardingCodeFieldAfterRelaunch.isHittable)
@@ -638,10 +594,10 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
         XCTAssertTrue(onVerificationScreen || onLoginScreen,
                       "After relaunch, unverified user must be on verification screen or login screen, NOT main app")
 
-        // Cleanup
+        // Cleanup: logout from whatever screen we're on
         if onVerificationScreen {
-            let logoutButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Profile.logoutButton].firstMatch
-            if logoutButton.exists && logoutButton.isHittable {
+            let logoutButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.verificationLogoutButton]
+            if logoutButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 3) && logoutButton.isHittable {
                 dismissKeyboard()
                 logoutButton.tap()
             }
@@ -660,18 +616,15 @@ final class Suite1_RegistrationTests: BaseUITestCase {
             confirmPassword: testPassword
         )
 
-        dismissKeyboard()
-        app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerButton].tap()
+        submitRegistrationForm()
 
         // Wait for verification screen
         XCTAssertTrue(waitForVerificationScreen(timeout: 10), "Must navigate to verification screen")
 
-        // STRICT: Logout button must exist and be tappable
-        let logoutButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Profile.logoutButton].firstMatch
+        // STRICT: Logout button must exist and be tappable (uses dedicated verify screen ID)
+        let logoutButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.verificationLogoutButton]
         XCTAssertTrue(logoutButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 5), "Logout button MUST exist on verification screen")
-        XCTAssertTrue(logoutButton.isHittable, "Logout button MUST be tappable on verification screen")
-
-        dismissKeyboard()
+        logoutButton.waitUntilHittable(timeout: 5)
         logoutButton.tap()
 
         // STRICT: Verification screen must disappear
diff --git a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests.swift b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests.swift
index af8958d..fe4f5a1 100644
--- a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests.swift
+++ b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests.swift
@@ -22,9 +22,25 @@ final class Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests: AuthenticatedUITestCase {
 
     // Test data tracking
     var createdTaskTitles: [String] = []
+    private static var hasCleanedStaleData = false
 
     override func setUpWithError() throws {
         try super.setUpWithError()
+
+        // Dismiss any open form from previous test
+        let cancelButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Task.formCancelButton].firstMatch
+        if cancelButton.exists { cancelButton.tap() }
+
+        // One-time cleanup of stale tasks from previous test runs
+        if !Self.hasCleanedStaleData {
+            Self.hasCleanedStaleData = true
+            if let stale = TestAccountAPIClient.listTasks(token: session.token) {
+                for task in stale {
+                    _ = TestAccountAPIClient.deleteTask(token: session.token, id: task.id)
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
         // Ensure at least one residence exists (task add button requires it)
         if let residences = TestAccountAPIClient.listResidences(token: session.token),
            residences.isEmpty {
@@ -109,6 +125,9 @@ final class Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests: AuthenticatedUITestCase {
             cleaner.trackTask(created.id)
         }
 
+        // Navigate to tasks tab to trigger list refresh and reset scroll position
+        navigateToTasks()
+
         return true
     }
 
diff --git a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite7_ContractorTests.swift b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite7_ContractorTests.swift
index b64cd70..7570da0 100644
--- a/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite7_ContractorTests.swift
+++ b/iosApp/HoneyDueUITests/Suite7_ContractorTests.swift
@@ -14,10 +14,21 @@ final class Suite7_ContractorTests: AuthenticatedUITestCase {
 
     // Test data tracking
     var createdContractorNames: [String] = []
+    private static var hasCleanedStaleData = false
 
     override func setUpWithError() throws {
         try super.setUpWithError()
 
+        // One-time cleanup of stale contractors from previous test runs
+        if !Self.hasCleanedStaleData {
+            Self.hasCleanedStaleData = true
+            if let stale = TestAccountAPIClient.listContractors(token: session.token) {
+                for contractor in stale {
+                    _ = TestAccountAPIClient.deleteContractor(token: session.token, id: contractor.id)
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
         // Dismiss any open form from previous test
         let cancelButton = app.buttons[AccessibilityIdentifiers.Contractor.formCancelButton].firstMatch
         if cancelButton.exists { cancelButton.tap() }
@@ -133,6 +144,9 @@ final class Suite7_ContractorTests: AuthenticatedUITestCase {
            let created = items.first(where: { $0.name.contains(name) }) {
             cleaner.trackContractor(created.id)
         }
+
+        // Navigate to contractors tab to trigger list refresh and reset scroll position
+        navigateToContractors()
     }
 
     private func findContractor(name: String, scrollIfNeeded: Bool = true) -> XCUIElement {
@@ -248,9 +262,10 @@ final class Suite7_ContractorTests: AuthenticatedUITestCase {
         }
 
         for (index, specialty) in specialties.enumerated() {
+            navigateToContractors()
             let contractorName = "\(specialty) Expert \(timestamp)_\(index)"
             let contractor = findContractor(name: contractorName)
-            XCTAssertTrue(contractor.exists, "\(specialty) contractor should exist in list")
+            XCTAssertTrue(contractor.waitForExistence(timeout: 10), "\(specialty) contractor should exist in list")
         }
     }
 
@@ -290,9 +305,10 @@ final class Suite7_ContractorTests: AuthenticatedUITestCase {
         }
 
         for (index, (_, format)) in phoneFormats.enumerated() {
+            navigateToContractors()
             let contractorName = "\(format) Phone \(timestamp)_\(index)"
             let contractor = findContractor(name: contractorName)
-            XCTAssertTrue(contractor.exists, "Contractor with \(format) phone should exist")
+            XCTAssertTrue(contractor.waitForExistence(timeout: 10), "Contractor with \(format) phone should exist")
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/iosApp/ParallelTests.xctestplan b/iosApp/ParallelTests.xctestplan
index dc5532e..697fb9c 100644
--- a/iosApp/ParallelTests.xctestplan
+++ b/iosApp/ParallelTests.xctestplan
@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@
         "NavigationCriticalPathTests",
         "SmokeTests",
         "SimpleLoginTest",
-        "Suite0_OnboardingTests",
+        "Suite0_OnboardingRebuildTests",
         "Suite1_RegistrationTests",
-        "Suite2_AuthenticationTests",
-        "Suite3_ResidenceTests",
+        "Suite2_AuthenticationRebuildTests",
+        "Suite3_ResidenceRebuildTests",
         "Suite4_ComprehensiveResidenceTests",
         "Suite5_TaskTests",
         "Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests",
diff --git a/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/AccessibilityIdentifiers.swift b/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/AccessibilityIdentifiers.swift
index c46e121..7eee095 100644
--- a/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/AccessibilityIdentifiers.swift
+++ b/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/AccessibilityIdentifiers.swift
@@ -22,11 +22,13 @@ struct AccessibilityIdentifiers {
         static let registerConfirmPasswordField = "Register.ConfirmPasswordField"
         static let registerButton = "Register.RegisterButton"
         static let registerCancelButton = "Register.CancelButton"
+        static let registerErrorMessage = "Register.ErrorMessage"
 
         // Verification
         static let verificationCodeField = "Verification.CodeField"
         static let verifyButton = "Verification.VerifyButton"
         static let resendCodeButton = "Verification.ResendButton"
+        static let verificationLogoutButton = "Verification.LogoutButton"
     }
 
     // MARK: - Navigation
diff --git a/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/UITestRuntime.swift b/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/UITestRuntime.swift
index 5bf8626..6082cba 100644
--- a/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/UITestRuntime.swift
+++ b/iosApp/iosApp/Helpers/UITestRuntime.swift
@@ -56,11 +56,13 @@ enum UITestRuntime {
         DataManager.shared.clear()
         OnboardingState.shared.reset()
         ThemeManager.shared.currentTheme = .bright
+        UserDefaults.standard.removeObject(forKey: "ui_test_user_verified")
 
-        // Re-apply onboarding completion after reset so tests that need
-        // both --reset-state and --complete-onboarding work correctly.
+        // Re-apply onboarding completion after reset. Set the flag directly
+        // because completeOnboarding() has an auth guard that fails here
+        // (DataManager was just cleared, so isAuthenticated is false).
         if shouldCompleteOnboarding {
-            OnboardingState.shared.completeOnboarding()
+            OnboardingState.shared.hasCompletedOnboarding = true
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/iosApp/iosApp/Login/LoginView.swift b/iosApp/iosApp/Login/LoginView.swift
index fe36d5f..6b8fd40 100644
--- a/iosApp/iosApp/Login/LoginView.swift
+++ b/iosApp/iosApp/Login/LoginView.swift
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ struct LoginView: View {
     @StateObject private var appleSignInViewModel = AppleSignInViewModel()
     @FocusState private var focusedField: Field?
     @State private var showingRegister = false
+    @State private var registrationVerified = false
     @State private var showVerification = false
     @State private var showPasswordReset = false
     @State private var isPasswordVisible = false
@@ -314,8 +315,18 @@ struct LoginView: View {
                     }
                 )
             }
-            .sheet(isPresented: $showingRegister) {
-                RegisterView()
+            .sheet(isPresented: $showingRegister, onDismiss: {
+                // Sheet is fully removed from the UIKit presentation stack.
+                // Set auth state now that no UIKit presentations block the
+                // RootView hierarchy swap.
+                if registrationVerified {
+                    registrationVerified = false
+                    AuthenticationManager.shared.login(verified: true)
+                }
+            }) {
+                RegisterView(isPresented: $showingRegister, onVerified: {
+                    registrationVerified = true
+                })
             }
             .sheet(isPresented: $showPasswordReset) {
                 PasswordResetFlow(resetToken: activeResetToken, onLoginSuccess: { isVerified in
diff --git a/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterView.swift b/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterView.swift
index 42e2be4..e4a04b2 100644
--- a/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterView.swift
+++ b/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterView.swift
@@ -2,12 +2,13 @@ import SwiftUI
 import ComposeApp
 
 struct RegisterView: View {
+    @Binding var isPresented: Bool
+    var onVerified: (() -> Void)?
     @StateObject private var viewModel = RegisterViewModel()
-    @Environment(\.dismiss) var dismiss
     @FocusState private var focusedField: Field?
-    @State private var showVerifyEmail = false
     @State private var isPasswordVisible = false
     @State private var isConfirmPasswordVisible = false
+    @State private var verificationCompleted = false
 
     enum Field {
         case username, email, password, confirmPassword
@@ -120,7 +121,7 @@ struct RegisterView: View {
                                 accessibilityId: AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerPasswordField
                             )
                             .focused($focusedField, equals: .password)
-                            .textContentType(.newPassword)
+                            .textContentType(UITestRuntime.isEnabled ? nil : .newPassword)
                             .submitLabel(.next)
                             .onSubmit { focusedField = .confirmPassword }
 
@@ -134,7 +135,7 @@ struct RegisterView: View {
                                 accessibilityId: AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerConfirmPasswordField
                             )
                             .focused($focusedField, equals: .confirmPassword)
-                            .textContentType(.newPassword)
+                            .textContentType(UITestRuntime.isEnabled ? nil : .newPassword)
                             .submitLabel(.go)
                             .onSubmit { viewModel.register() }
 
@@ -172,6 +173,7 @@ struct RegisterView: View {
                                 .padding(16)
                                 .background(Color.appError.opacity(0.1))
                                 .clipShape(RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 16, style: .continuous))
+                                .accessibilityIdentifier(AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerErrorMessage)
                             }
 
                             // Register Button
@@ -211,7 +213,7 @@ struct RegisterView: View {
                                     .foregroundColor(Color.appTextSecondary)
 
                                 Button(L10n.Auth.signIn) {
-                                    dismiss()
+                                    isPresented = false
                                 }
                                 .font(.system(size: 15, weight: .bold, design: .rounded))
                                 .foregroundColor(Color.appPrimary)
@@ -231,7 +233,7 @@ struct RegisterView: View {
             .navigationBarTitleDisplayMode(.inline)
             .toolbar {
                 ToolbarItem(placement: .navigationBarLeading) {
-                    Button(action: { dismiss() }) {
+                    Button(action: { isPresented = false }) {
                         Image(systemName: "xmark")
                             .font(.system(size: 14, weight: .semibold))
                             .foregroundColor(Color.appTextSecondary)
@@ -242,16 +244,24 @@ struct RegisterView: View {
                     .accessibilityIdentifier(AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.registerCancelButton)
                 }
             }
-            .fullScreenCover(isPresented: $viewModel.isRegistered) {
+            .fullScreenCover(isPresented: $viewModel.isRegistered, onDismiss: {
+                // fullScreenCover is fully removed from the UIKit presentation stack.
+                // Now safe to dismiss the RegisterView sheet. Auth state is set in
+                // LoginView's sheet onDismiss after this sheet also finishes dismissing.
+                if verificationCompleted {
+                    onVerified?()
+                    isPresented = false
+                }
+            }) {
                 VerifyEmailView(
                     onVerifySuccess: {
-                        AuthenticationManager.shared.markVerified()
-                        showVerifyEmail = false
-                        dismiss()
+                        verificationCompleted = true
+                        viewModel.isRegistered = false
                     },
                     onLogout: {
                         AuthenticationManager.shared.logout()
-                        dismiss()
+                        viewModel.isRegistered = false
+                        isPresented = false
                     }
                 )
             }
@@ -418,5 +428,5 @@ private struct OrganicFormBackground: View {
 }
 
 #Preview {
-    RegisterView()
+    RegisterView(isPresented: .constant(true))
 }
diff --git a/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterViewModel.swift b/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterViewModel.swift
index 337a76d..4ab799a 100644
--- a/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterViewModel.swift
+++ b/iosApp/iosApp/Register/RegisterViewModel.swift
@@ -67,8 +67,11 @@ class RegisterViewModel: ObservableObject {
                     // Track successful registration
                     AnalyticsManager.shared.track(.userRegistered(method: "email"))
 
-                    // Update AuthenticationManager - user is authenticated but NOT verified
-                    AuthenticationManager.shared.login(verified: false)
+                    // Auth state is set AFTER sheets dismiss (via LoginView's
+                    // sheet onDismiss callback). Setting isAuthenticated here while
+                    // the RegisterView sheet is still presented would cause RootView
+                    // to swap LoginView→MainTabView behind the UIKit sheet, leaving
+                    // a stale view hierarchy.
 
                     self.isRegistered = true
                     self.isLoading = false
diff --git a/iosApp/iosApp/VerifyEmail/VerifyEmailView.swift b/iosApp/iosApp/VerifyEmail/VerifyEmailView.swift
index 8d4eb30..c400fb1 100644
--- a/iosApp/iosApp/VerifyEmail/VerifyEmailView.swift
+++ b/iosApp/iosApp/VerifyEmail/VerifyEmailView.swift
@@ -197,6 +197,7 @@ struct VerifyEmailView: View {
                         .background(Color.appBackgroundSecondary.opacity(0.8))
                         .clipShape(Capsule())
                     }
+                    .accessibilityIdentifier(AccessibilityIdentifiers.Authentication.verificationLogoutButton)
                 }
             }
             .onAppear {
diff --git a/iosApp/iosApp/iOSApp.swift b/iosApp/iosApp/iOSApp.swift
index 4deb5fb..190e21d 100644
--- a/iosApp/iosApp/iOSApp.swift
+++ b/iosApp/iosApp/iOSApp.swift
@@ -44,8 +44,10 @@ struct iOSApp: App {
         if UITestRuntime.isEnabled && UITestRuntime.shouldResetState {
             DataManager.shared.clear()
             OnboardingState.shared.reset()
+            // Set flag directly — completeOnboarding() has an auth guard that
+            // fails here because DataManager was just cleared (no token).
             if UITestRuntime.shouldCompleteOnboarding {
-                OnboardingState.shared.completeOnboarding()
+                OnboardingState.shared.hasCompletedOnboarding = true
             }
         }
 
diff --git a/iosApp/run_ui_tests.sh b/iosApp/run_ui_tests.sh
index e3e343e..f2983f8 100755
--- a/iosApp/run_ui_tests.sh
+++ b/iosApp/run_ui_tests.sh
@@ -67,10 +67,10 @@ PARALLEL_TESTS=(
     "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/NavigationCriticalPathTests"
     "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/SmokeTests"
     "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/SimpleLoginTest"
-    "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite0_OnboardingTests"
+    "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite0_OnboardingRebuildTests"
     "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite1_RegistrationTests"
-    "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite2_AuthenticationTests"
-    "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite3_ResidenceTests"
+    "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite2_AuthenticationRebuildTests"
+    "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite3_ResidenceRebuildTests"
     "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite4_ComprehensiveResidenceTests"
     "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite5_TaskTests"
     "-only-testing:HoneyDueUITests/Suite6_ComprehensiveTaskTests"